Agricultural Science

ECONOMICS- OE FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTION- AND USE IN G0NGOLA STATE.

ABSTRACTThe objective of this study has been to identify the problems confronting the fertilizer distribution programme, and fertilizer use in Gongola State of Nigeria. To obtain the data necessary for this study, 152 farmers, both users and non-users of fertilizers from six villages in three Loc...

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 97 pages | 🧠 7114 words | 📚 5 chapters

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EFFICACY OF CONTROLLED INTERNAL DRUG RELEASE (CIDR-B) IN SYNCHRONIZATION OF ESTRUS IN FRIESIAN X BUNAJI AND BUNAJI COWS

ABSTRACTThe study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of Controlled Internal Drug Release (CIDRB), CIDR + Prostaglandin 2α and Prostaglandin F2α alone in synchronizing estrus, conception and pregnancy rates in Bunaji and Friesian x Bunaji cows. The study was conducted between July and October u...

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 93 pages | 🧠 8195 words | 📚 5 chapters

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QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS AND MICROBIAL STATUS OF BEEF SMOKED WITH DIFFERENT PLANT MATERIALS AND SUYA PRODUCED FROM ROUND MUSCLES.

ABSTRACTTwo experiments were conducted. The first evaluated beef smoked using different plant materials (Acacia raddiana, Eucalyptus camaldutensis, Azadirachta indica and Cocos nucifera) as source of smoke. The effect of the plant materials on the organoleptic, microbial and physicochemical prope...

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 97 pages | 🧠 9981 words | 📚 5 chapters

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FACTORS INFLUENCING ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED PALM OIL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES IN UGHELLI-NORTH AND ISOKO-NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

 ABSTRACTThe influence of respondents‟ socio-economic characteristics along with other factors on adoption of the recommended palm oil processing technologiesin Delta State, Nigeriawas investigated. This study was carried out in order to determine the specific factors that significantly in...

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 89 pages | 🧠 11165 words | 📚 5 chapters

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RESPONSE OF COMMON OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) VARIETIES TO NPK FERTILIZER AND POULTRY MANURE IN NORTHERN GUINEA SAVANNA, NIGERIA

 ABSTRACTField and pot trials were conducted during the 2012 rainy season at the Research Farm of the Institute for Agricultural Research Samaru and in the Orchard of the Department of Agronomy, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria to evaluate the effects of levels of NPK fertilizer (0, 50, 100 kg...

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 87 pages | 🧠 8447 words | 📚 5 chapters

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INHERITANCE OF RESISTANCE TO APHID (Aphis craccivora Koch) IN GROUNDNUT (Arachis hypogeae L.)

ABSTRACTNine Groundnut genotypes, consisting of three male testers (ICGV-SM 00020/5/9, 1CGXSM 00017/5/P10/P1, ICGX-SM 00020/5/P4/P1) and six female lines (ICGV IS 07890, 1CGV IS 07899, ICIAR-19BT IS 07899, SAMNUT 14, KWANKWASO, and MANIPENTA) were crossed in a line x tester mating design to devel...

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 99 pages | 🧠 6626 words | 📚 5 chapters

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AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN ZANGON KATAF DISTRICT UNDER BRITISH COLONIAL RULE, 1907 - 1960

ABSTRACTThis work is an attempt to study the Impact of British Colonial Rule on Zangon Kataf District, 1907 - 1960. In order to achieve this, several sources were consulted and oral interviews were carried out on the field of study. The research revealed that colonialism was the cause of underdev...

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 90 pages | 🧠 8273 words | 📚 5 chapters

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EFFECT OF DIETARY LEVELS OF VITAMIN C ON GROWTH, THERMOREGULATORY RESPONSES AND REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF RABBIT BUCKS IN THE HOT- DRY AND COOL-WET SEASON IN ZARIA, NIGERIA.

ABSTRACTThe experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of dietary vitamin C levels on growth performance, thermoregulatory response, and semen characteristics of rabbit bucks in the hot-dry and cool-wet season of Zaria Nigeria. A total of 55 10 month old rabbit bucks consisting of 40 (N...

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 88 pages | 🧠 8629 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ANALYSIS OF RISKS AND MITIGATING STRATEGIES AMONGST POULTRY FARMERS IN KADUNA METROPOLIS

ABSTRACTThe study focused on theAnalysis of risk and mitigating strategies amongst poultry farmers in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria.Specifically, the study examined the socio-economic characteristics of farmers, their sources of risk, mitigating strategies used and risk attitudes of poultry farmers ...

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 92 pages | 🧠 7816 words | 📚 5 chapters

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EVALUATION OF SOME PESTICIDES ON FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM F. SP. STRIGAE, A BIOCONTROL AGENT FOR MANAGING STRIGA HERMONTHICA

ABSTRACTFive rates of benomyl, carbendazim, mancozeb, hexaconazole, carbendazim + mancozeb, imidacloprid + metalaxyl-M + tebuconazole and metsulfuron methyl were incorporated into molten potato dextrose agar to determine growth and sporulation of PSM 197 and Foxy 2, which were isolates of Fusariu...

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 80 pages | 🧠 11255 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ANALYSIS OF FARM HOUSEHOLD AND COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA,

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 97 pages | 🧠 7059 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ANALYSIS OF FARM HOUSEHOLD AND COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA,

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 97 pages | 🧠 7059 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ANALYSIS OF POVERTY STATUS OF RURAL ARTISANAL FISHERFOLKS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA.

ABSTRACTThis study focused on the poverty status of rural artisanal fisherfolks in Kwara State, Nigeria. Primary data was collected through structured questionnaire administered to 306 randomly selected fisherfolks. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, the net margin analysis, Foster ...

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 86 pages | 🧠 10119 words | 📚 5 chapters

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COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF IRRIGATED AND RAIN-FED IRISH POTATO (Solanum tuberosum) FARMING IN PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACTThe main objective of this study was to determine the profitability and estimate the levels of technical, allocative and economic efficiencies of irrigated and rain-fed Irish potato farming in Plateau State. A multi-stage sampling technique; comprising of purposive, systematic and simple ...

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 84 pages | 🧠 7964 words | 📚 5 chapters

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EX-ANTE ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS OF MARUCA RESISTANT Bt COWPEA IN KADUNA AND SOKOTO STATES, NIGERIA.

ABSTRACTThe broad objective of this study was to conduct an ex ante economic impact of maruca Bt cowpea in Kaduna and Sokoto states, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to examine consumers‟ awareness/perceptions and preferences regarding Bt cowpea, to determine how much consumer...

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 86 pages | 🧠 7204 words | 📚 5 chapters

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